Opposition to mining - in particular fracking - is growing across the Northern Territory, with a protest yesterday in Borroloola uniting Aboriginal groups.
Supporting the right of people to practice their religion does not exempt the left from checking out of the debate altogether. Richard King elaborates.
We detected a distinct drop in the level of fear over the past 24 hours. In a nation of leaners, never let it be said New Matilda didn't do its share of the lifting.
After seven years as editor and nearly four as publisher, Marni Cordell is moving on from New Matilda. In the following letter to readers, she explains what's next for the publication
The Press Gallery got what it wanted last night - a spill. Kevin Rudd is back in charge. It's time for the media to ease up on the gossip and start paying attention to the way the country is being governed
Notice anything different? We've upgraded the site. Read on to find out about our exciting new features - and please be patient as we iron out the bugs!
It's been a grim year for many in the media, but at NM we're going gangbusters! It's been our most successful year yet. As we pack up for a summer break, we have you - our supporters and readers - to thank
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai highlights the importance of culturally appropriate education back home, writes Hayley McQuire.
A study by the CSIRO has found that the majority of waste which ends up on the Australian coastline has not washed in from other countries. Amy McQuire reports.
A leading group of Australian health figures have added their voice to the chorus of experts calling for the PM to make climate change central at the G20 meeting in Brisbane.
A motion calling for Indonesia to lift a press ban in West Papua has been passed by the Senate as two French journalists remain imprisoned without charge.
On the downside, if we stuff things up in Iraq again, the mess will be even worse than it already is. On the upside, we can always just retreat to our enduring wealth and safety.
One of the nation's most powerful Aboriginal women has attacked media for their simplistic reporting of issues associated with child abuse in Aboriginal communities.
The debate over the Anzac identity is fiercer than ever, with a critical new book and the centenary approaching. But we've got a bunch of new planes too, so rock and roll, writes Ben Pobjie
Everything has a place in the world, and it's Bronwyn Bishop's job to make sure that mirth doesn't find a place in Parliament. Ben Pobjie appraises her time so far in the Speaker's chair
The Australian flag. What does it represent? Where did it come from? How much do we love it? Who can say. What we do know is that unpatriotic types want to change it, writes Ben Pobjie
Pull up a chair Australia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott wants to have a chat about governance. Don't be afraid - he just wants to make sure we're not a country of wimps, writes Ben Pobjie
If you were Geoff Shaw, a renegade Victorian MP holding the balance of power, wouldn't you risk it all in a high-stakes game of attempting to ban abortion, asks Ben Pobjie
The PM says the national broadcaster un-Australian, and he's spot on. The taxpayer funded saboteurs from Ultimo need sorting out and media guru Ben Pobjie is the man for the job
Since being appointed to Christopher Pyne's curriculum review panel, Ben Pobjie has found a great outlet for his many feelings about the ANZACs. He outlines the panel's plan today
As 2013 comes to an end, one question is on everyone's lips: how can next year be even better? Ben Pobjie is here to help with his completely accurate timeline of 2014's major milestones
Opposition to mining - in particular fracking - is growing across the Northern Territory, with a protest yesterday in Borroloola uniting Aboriginal groups.
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai highlights the importance of culturally appropriate education back home, writes Hayley McQuire.
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai highlights the importance of culturally appropriate education back home, writes Hayley McQuire.